Feudalism can be described as the “dominant social system in Medieval Europe”. It was a complicated system that was set up in response to the chaotic and fear filled times. It provided structure both politically and socially between wealth classes and created a trading and protection system. “ A feudal society is one in which a regional prince or local lord is dominant and the highest virtues are those of mutual trust and fidelity. In a feudal society what people most need is the firm assurance that others can be depended on in time of dire need ”. Most basically this meant that there was agreement made between those of lower and higher class that in exchange of labor, goods, money and military services they would receive safety and protection.
